Frank J. Basil

CANTON, CT
Frank J. Basil
"Beloved husband, father & grandfather"
Frank J. Basil, 72, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Cherry Brook Health Care Center in Canton surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Joyce (Marino) Basil who passed away in 2021.
Frank was born in Waterbury on August 1, 1951, a son of the late Michael T. and Margaret (Boyle) Basil. He graduated from Wilby High School Class of 1969. He attended trade school to become a hair stylist. He started his career in the beauty industry at Richards Barber Shop on Willow Street. He went on to successfully co-own the Hair Connection and later his own salon, Frank's Hair Dynamics for 15 years. His last position was with Images of Beauty until his retirement. He and Joyce lived in Winsted from 1988 to 2020 when they settled to Canton. Frank loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren whom he loved and adored.
Frank leaves to honor and cherish his memory; two sons, Jason D. Basil and his wife, Christine, of Templeton, MA, and Marc D. Basil and his wife, Alexandra, of Southbury, CT; a brother, Donald E. Basil and his wife Mary of Waterbury; a sister Linda Branscum of Sandusky, OH; a half-brother Michael Basil and his wife Diane of Thomaston; five grandchildren, Sophia, Olivia, Matthew, Luca, and Josie Basil; 2 sisters in law, Diana Garofalo and her husband Alfred of Waterbury and Marlene Lorusso and her husband Tony of Southington; a brother in law, Joe Marino and his wife Donna of Waterbury; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his wife Joyce he was predeceased by a brother, James V. Basil.
The family would like to sincerely thank the entire staff of Cherry Brook Health Care Center for the exceptional care and comfort given to Frank during his stay.
Arrangements: Funeral will be held Tuesday April 16, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home 430 Chase Parkway to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m... Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hour will be held Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m..
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Frank's memory to:
McLean Hospice 75 Great Pond Road Simsbury, CT 06070 or
www.mcleancare.org